How many calories does table tennis burn
An hour of table tennis burns about 295 kcal if you weigh around 70 kg.
That's about
These numbers are for an adult of about 70 kg. A heavier player burns more, a lighter one a little less.
Half an hour is about 145 kcal and an hour about 295. That is the general figure, for a game where you keep the ball in play.
Fast club rallies with lots of footwork go higher, and a game spent fishing the ball out from under the sofa goes lower. Either way it is about half of what an hour of tennis burns, on a table a fraction of the size.
Tips
- 1Stand a step further back from the table, your feet will do more of the work.
- 2Make it best of five instead of best of three.
- 3Fetch the ball yourself instead of waiting for it to roll back.
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table tennis 1 hour
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Questions
How many calories does 30 minutes of table tennis burn?
About 145 kcal for someone of 70 kg.
Does table tennis burn as much as tennis?
About half. An hour of table tennis is about 295 kcal, an hour of tennis about 590.
How do I log table tennis in Caltype?
Type "table tennis 1 hour" or "ping pong 30 min" and the calories are added back to your day.
